In Beeban Kidron’s 1995 classic film To Wong Foo starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo the notion of a “Say Something Hat Day,” was brought up.
“I think tomorrow is a ‘Say Something Hat Day,'” Swayze says in the box-office hit film, referring to hats that make a statement.
And singer Erykah Badu who has been dubbed the Queen of neo-soul is definitely also the Queen of “Say Something Hat Day.” Throughout the “Window Seat” singer’s career, she’s been known to often grace the stage in hats that “say something.”
In honor of Badu’s bold and eclectic hat choices that go “On & On”, we’ve created a gallery to celebrate Badu and her head fashion. Below, take a look at each time Badu has served us a “Say Something Hat Day.”
FYF Fest 2017 – Day 2
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 22: Erykah Badu performs onstage during day 2 of FYF Fest 2017 at Exposition Park on July 22, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for FYF)
Vulture Festival Opening Night Party
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 09: Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu attends the Vulture Festival Opening Night Party at Neuehouse on May 9, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards – Red Carpet & Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 05: Host Erykah Badu attends the 2017 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
10th Annual Jazz In The Gardens: Celebrating 10 Years Of Great Music – Day 2
ShareMIAMI GARDENS, FL - MARCH 22: Erykah Badu performs onstage at the 10th Annual Jazz in the Gardens: Celebrating 10 Years of Great Music at Sun Life Stadium on March 22, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images for Jazz in the Gardens)
BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 05: Host Erykah Badu speaks during the 2017 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for BET)
BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 05: Host Erykah Badu speaks onstage at the 2017 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 05: Host Erykah Badu speaks onstage at the 2017 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for BET)
BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 05: Host Erykah Badu speaks onstage at the 2017 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
2018 Soul Train Awards – Red Carpet
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Erykah Badu attends the 2018 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
BET Presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Erykah Badu accepts the Legend Award onstage during the 2018 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for BET)
BET Presents: 2017 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 05: Host Erykah Badu speaks onstage at the 2017 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for BET)
Tyler, the Creator’s 5th Annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival – Day 2
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Erykah Badu performs on Camp Stage during day two of Tyler, the Creator's 5th Annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival at Exposition Park on November 13, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
will.i.am’s i.am.angel Foundation TRANS4M 2016 Gala
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musican Erykah Badu performs during will.i.am's i.am.angel Foundation TRANS4M 2016 Gala at Milk Studios on February 11, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for i.am angel foundation)
Black Girls Rock 2019 Hosted By Niecy Nash – Red Carpet
ShareNEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 25: Erykah Badu attends Black Girls Rock 2019 Hosted By Niecy Nash at NJPAC on August 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for BET)
BET’s Social Awards 2018 – Show
ShareATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 11: Erykah Badu attends BET's Social Awards 2018 at Tyler Perry Studio on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
Soul Train Soul Food Vegan Dinner Party Hosted By Erykah Badu With Chef Bryant Terry
ShareNEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Recording artist Erykah Badu attends the Soul Train Soul Food Vegan Dinner Party on November 21, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
Paramount Pictures’ “What Men Want” Premiere – Red Carpet
ShareWESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 28: Erykah Badu attends the premiere of Paramount Pictures and BET Films' "What Men Want" at Regency Village Theatre on January 28, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
2013 BET Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 30: Singer Erykah Badu performs onstage during the 2013 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)
“Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Gala – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NY - MAY 05: Erykah Badu attends the "Charles James: Beyond Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Hosted By Steve Harvey
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 23: Singer/songwriter Erykah Badu performs during the 2016 Neighborhood Awards hosted by Steve Harvey at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for Nu-Opp, Inc)
The Meadows Music And Arts Festival – Day 2
ShareNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 16: Erykah Badu performs onstage during the Meadows Music and Arts Festival - Day 2 at Citi Field on September 16, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
Pyer Moss – Backstage – Fall 2016 MADE Fashion Week
ShareNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu prepares backstage at the Pyer Moss Fall 2016 fashion show during MADE Fashion Week at Milk Studios on February 13, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)
2010 Soul Train Awards – Show
ShareATLANTA - NOVEMBER 10: Recording Artist Erykah Badu performs on stage at the 2010 Soul Train Awards at the Cobb Energy Center on November 10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
33rd Annual UNCF An Evening Of Stars – Show
SharePASADENA, CA - AUGUST 14: Singer Erykah Badu performs at the 33rd Annual UNCF An Evening Of Stars on August 14, 2011 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
SKYY Vodka At Governors Ball – Day 1
ShareNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 07: Singer Erykah Badu of the music group Erykah Badu and The Cannabinoids performs on stage at the SKYY Vodka Stage at Governors Ball - Day 1 on Randall's Island on June 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for SKYY Vodka)
3rd Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards
ShareNEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Singer Erykah Badu attends the 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock! Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 2, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
2013 BET Experience – Centric Soul Stage: Erykah Badu
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: Singer/songwriter Erykah Badu attends the Centric Soul Stage: Erykah Badu during the 2013 BET Experience at Club Nokia on June 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)
Erykah Badu Visits BET’s “106 & Park”
ShareNEW YORK - MARCH 29: Recording artist Erykah Badu visits BET's "106 & Park" at BET Studios on March 29, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
2013 BET Experience – Centric Soul Stage: Erykah Badu
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 28: Singer/songwriter Erykah Badu attends the Centric Soul Stage: Erykah Badu during the 2013 BET Experience at Club Nokia on June 28, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)
Premiere Of “Dave Chappelle’s Block Party”
ShareNEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Actor Dave Chappelle and singer Erykah Badu arrive at the premiere of "Dave Chappelle's Block Party" at Loews Theaters February 28, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)
